Heavy rain paralyzes life in Cuttack | Bhubaneswar News
Cuttack: Continuous rainfall has resulted in severe waterlogging in several low-lying areas of the city. The situation is particularly dire in Saanta Sahi, where the stretch from Brundaban talkies lane to Saanta Sahi Dola Mandap is completely submerged.
The waterlogged stretch, which sits below the normal road level, has halted traffic movement since Saturday morning. Commuters have been forced to wade through knee-deep filthy water, with both two-wheelers and four-wheelers struggling to navigate the affected areas.
“Waterlogging has become a recurring issue every time it rains in the area. We are unable to step out of our homes, and even essential services are disrupted,” said Ramesh Das, a resident of Saanta Sahi. He criticized the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) for failing to ensure proper drain cleaning.
The commercial hub of Mahatab Road, connecting to Chhatra Bazar, is also severely affected. Local businesses and vendors are struggling to operate amid the waterlogged conditions. Other severely affected areas include Rauspatana, Makaraba Sahi, Samanta Sahi, New Rauspatana, Friends Colony, B K Road, and Gahmandia.
Jeet Mohanty, a Mahatab Road resident, highlighted the inadequate drainage system as the primary concern. “Despite repeated complaints to the authorities, the drainage system remains inadequate. The stagnant water poses a serious health hazard, particularly for children and the elderly,” he said.
Responding to the situation, CMC mayor Subhash Singh said, “The prolonged rainfall due to low pressure has created this situation. We have deployed 250 water pumps for drainage.” He explained that the main drain in Chhatrabazar is currently blocked due to box drain construction work, and teams have been dispatched to address the issue. The mayor assured that additional pumps would be installed at required sites, and the situation would be resolved soon.
The waterlogged stretch, which sits below the normal road level, has halted traffic movement since Saturday morning. Commuters have been forced to wade through knee-deep filthy water, with both two-wheelers and four-wheelers struggling to navigate the affected areas.
“Waterlogging has become a recurring issue every time it rains in the area. We are unable to step out of our homes, and even essential services are disrupted,” said Ramesh Das, a resident of Saanta Sahi. He criticized the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) for failing to ensure proper drain cleaning.
The commercial hub of Mahatab Road, connecting to Chhatra Bazar, is also severely affected. Local businesses and vendors are struggling to operate amid the waterlogged conditions. Other severely affected areas include Rauspatana, Makaraba Sahi, Samanta Sahi, New Rauspatana, Friends Colony, B K Road, and Gahmandia.
Jeet Mohanty, a Mahatab Road resident, highlighted the inadequate drainage system as the primary concern. “Despite repeated complaints to the authorities, the drainage system remains inadequate. The stagnant water poses a serious health hazard, particularly for children and the elderly,” he said.
Responding to the situation, CMC mayor Subhash Singh said, “The prolonged rainfall due to low pressure has created this situation. We have deployed 250 water pumps for drainage.” He explained that the main drain in Chhatrabazar is currently blocked due to box drain construction work, and teams have been dispatched to address the issue. The mayor assured that additional pumps would be installed at required sites, and the situation would be resolved soon.
